May 14, 2025

Alabama Governor Signs ‘Speedy Trial Act’ Into Law

By Rick McCann
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News

May 14, 2025

MONTGOMERY, Ala. A bill meant to speed up the process of trials and clear cases from the backlogs has been signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey.

Gov. Kay Ivey signed House Bill 307 on Tuesday, establishing the “Speedy Trial Act” in Alabama.

The bill, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot (R) and Rep. Jim Hill (R), expedites trials for violent criminal cases, reduces backlogs, and ensures swift justice for victims.

The new law will help bring cases to court faster, as required by the US Constitution.

Barfoot, along with Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Chief Justice Sarah Stewart, joined Ivey in her office Tuesday as she officially made it law.

“Going into this legislative session, I stated bolstering public safety would be my number one priority, and certainly, the Speedy Trial Act will be an important measure to accomplishing a Safe Alabama,” Ivey said. “In Alabama, we enforce the law, and I look forward to justice being served beginning with Aniah Blanchard’s case. Thank you to our bill sponsors, Senator Barfoot and Representative Hill, as well as Attorney General Marshall and Chief Justice Stewart, for their work on this public safety effort.”

The governor’s office says she looks forward to the remaining bills in her “Safe Alabama” public safety package being sent to her desk as the Legislature returns Wednesday to wrap up the 2025 session.